#OOTD: Comfy and stylish

Hello guys!

Today's post is once again an #OOTD, for this look I went for something comfortable yet stylish; perfect for running errands or visiting friends and family. 

For this outfit I paired a sleeveless white graphic(croquis sketches)tee with a pair of black sheer joggers. 
For shoes and accessories I went for a pair of white alligator plimsolls, a big black watch and round sunnies.    

Items:

Top / Pure Hype

Pants / Sheer Jogger @ Mrp

Shoes / White alligator plimsolls @ Mrp

Watch / Gift

Sunnies / Mrp

Thanks for reading.

xoxo

Kristen.

Striped Monday

Hey Guys 

Today's outfit is a bit more more dressy. I felt like wearing a pencil skirt but didn't want to look too dressed up. Although I still managed to be comfortable and I was able to move around easily.

For today's look I paired a black and white striped skirt with a black bralette. For shoes I kept it simple with a pair of black espadrilles and for a cover-up a black waterfall cardigan.

Accessories - round frame sunnies 
              everyday rings
              watch
  

Items:

Bralette / MrP

Skirt / Edgars

Shoes / Mrp

Cardigan / Cotton On

Watch / Gifted

sunnies / Mrp 

Rings / Gifted

#OOTD white Tee

Hi guys! 

For today's post I wanted to post something simple.Because I haven't posted in a long time; I decided to put together a look that suits everyone and is easy to put together as these pieces are basic and most of us already have them in our wardrobes.
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For this outfit I paired a slightly cropped white tank top with a pair of basic blue skinny jeans and lastly gave the outfit some edge with a pair of patent leather combat boots. For accessories I kept it simple with my everyday silver rings, watch, a silver chain and a pair of round frame sunglasses. 
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The Look.

 Items:

Tank top / MrP

Skinny jeans / Kelso @ Edgars

Boots / Ackermans

Rings / Gifted

Watch / Lassale

Chain / Gifted

Sunglasses / MrP 

I plan to post a lot more this month but don't hold me to that...hahaha (I'll try)

Thank you for reading!

xoxo

Kristen

1 Dress 4 Looks

Hi guys!

I decided to blog something fashion related and thats when I thought I'd show you different ways I style my current GO-TO dress. 
-which was a huge steal by the way as I got it on sale for 75% off! - 

For today's post I paired one dress with different pieces to create four individual looks.

Look:One

chic

For the first look I kept it simple yet smart and put together.
For this look I paired the dress with a pair of tan and black oxfords and a black straw bowler hat. For accessories I just added a small tan/brown purse.

Items:
Dress: MrP
Shoes: Gift
Hat: MrP
Purse: Gift

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Look:Two
dressy

For the second look I just add a pair of platform heels perfect for a spring/summer event.

Items:
Dress: Mrp
Shoes: Shoe Connection

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Look:Three
casual and comfy

For the third look I went for a more casual and comfortable look, by pairing the dress with a waterfall cardigan and a pair of espadrilles.
Items:
Dress: Mrp
Cardigan: Cotton On
Shoes: Mrp
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Look:Four
Edgy


And lastly for look number four I went for an edgier look, by pairing the dress with a black biker jacket, a pair of chunky boots and a pair of large round sunnies.

Items:
Dress: MrP
Jacket: Old
Boots: Ackermans
Sunnies: MrP

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Thanks for reading.
Let me know which look is your favorite.

#Thosesartorialmoments
 
XOXO
Kristen

Everyday Make-up look

HELLO!

Today's post is not fashion but beauty related. I decided to show you how you can create my everyday Make-up look, its both simple and quick to achieve. 

Lets get started:

Start off with a clean washed face.

Step 1: 

Moisturize your face with your favorite moisturizer, I use Essence my skin mattifying cream.

  

Step 2:

Apply foundation.I use a pressed powder.

Step 3:

Moisturize lips, I use Labello Lip butter in Raspberry Rose. 

Step 4:

Fill in your brows. I already have thick brows therefore I only fill in the sparse areas. I use Elizabeth Arden Brow Shaper sable in shade 3. 

Next

Step 5: 

For my lids I used the beige shadow up until my crease, then took the darkest shade and lightly blended it into my crease and lastly I took the lightest shade and highlighted my brow bone. 

Step 6:

Next I took my liquid eyeliner pen I use Essence 2in1 eyeliner pen and created a small wing on my upper lash line.

Step 7:
I then curled my lashes.

Step 8:
And lastly apply your favorite mascara, I used Essence Big Lash Curler. 

Lastly:

Step 9:

Apply blush. I prefer cream blush as its longer lasting and leaves a dewy finish. I applied the blush to the apples of my cheeks using my finger tips.

Step 10:

Next I lined my lips lightly. I use Essence Lip-liner in 05 Soft Berry 

Step 11:

And lastly I applied a thin layer of lipstick. I use Essence Long lasting lipstick in Barely There!

     THIS IS THE COMPLETED LOOK

This look is  subtle enough for everyday because as it is simple and not over done. Its even suitable for work, school(if allowed) or going out with friends. 

Here are some before and after shots.

Share your recreations with me using the hastag:
#thosesartorialmoments 

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST IN ANY WAY, ALL OPINIONS AND CHOICES ARE MY OWN. I LIKE ESSENCE COSMETICS AS IT IS GOOD QUALITY AND IS AFFORDABLE. 

xoxo

Kristen

Hello Spring

Hello guys,

Well it is officially Spring,the most beautiful season - with all the green trees, flowers blooming and warm sunny days.

what better way to celebrate this season than with pastel and floral prints or even both!

For today's look I went for something a bit more "girly" than usual, yet simple and stylish. 

Black is not associated with Spring but it always manages to worm its way into my outfits(It definitely matches with everything)

The Look:

For this look I paired a midi length, mesh pastel floral printed skirt with a basic pastel pink tank tee. A cover up for when it gets colder- I paired the outfit with a black button up cardigan.

For shoes and accessories I went for a pair of black wedge ankle boots, round sunnies, A silver charm bracelet and some rings. 

The Items:

Skirt / Mr P

Tank tee / H&M

Cardigan / unknown

Shoes / Mr P

Sunnies / Flea market

Accessories / Gifted

"Never stop smiling"  

Happy Spring! 

XOXO

Kristen

DIY Choker

Hey 
Today's post is a bit different, as I decided to show your guys an easy way how to make your very own a choker.
This is one of my favorite neck pieces and the choker has became a jewelry trend again this year.

You'll need:A clasp,2 rings(1 small and 1 big) a pliers and some chain.

       

Firstly measure the part of your neck where you'd like the choker to fit,then cut the chain to the desired length.Once that is done use the pliers to open the link exactly in the middle of the chain and add the big ring. Now open a link on one end of the chain and add the smaller ring and on the other end add the clasp. 

AND YOUR DONE 

This is the end result

Optional:

I decided that I wanted to make another "choker" to pair with this one so here are the instructions.

You'll need:Some chain,2 small rings,clasp and lastly a pliers.

What you want to do is measure where on your neck you want the second chain to fit and then cut it to length. Now add one ring to each end of the chain and lastly attach the clasp and its done.

This is the end result.

I would love to see your recreations. 

Share them with me using the hashtag #Thosesartorialmoments 

XOXO

Kristen

Gingham

HELLO!

Gingham is most definitely my favorite spring print this year,it has just the right amount of boldness to it. As you know I live in South Africa and spring has just began. What I love about spring is the fact that it is not too hot and everything looks pretty, but one thing is for sure nothing beats AUTUMN!

This print was seen at many fashion shows last year/this year in the 2014 spring collections of Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam and Delpozo. 

For today's look I went for something more'put together'. 

I paired this two piece gingham print set (a pencil skirt and a half sleeve crop top). For shoes and accessories I kept it simple with a pair of patent leather booties and a pair of round frame sunnies.

 

Items:

Skirt: Mr Price

Crop top: Mr Price 

Shoes: Jet stores

Sunglasses: Flea Market

XOXO

Kristen.

Striped

Hey

stripes stripes stripes

You can never go wrong with stripes. Its an easy way to make a statement without going overboard!

Here are a few tips regarding stripes. 

*For fuller figures especially, avoid thick horizontal stripes as they can make you appear even fuller.

*For people on the shorter side, vertical stripes are the way to go. They create an illusion of a taller body or legs, depending where on the body the stripes are worn.

*Remember that there is no such thing as stripes and polka dots are not to be worn together,its not true. They can but shouldn't contrast each other to much. 

Eg: Thinner stripes with larger dots and vice-versa.

For today's outfit I paired some basic skinny jeans with a blue and white striped tee and spiced up look with a pair of metallic silver court pump heels. 

 Items:

Tee:Vintage

Jeans:Kelso @ Edgars

Shoes:Mr Price

 xoxo

Kristen